What is his race? Gender? Age?
African American, Female, age N/A
Where does the interview take place?
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What is the date of the interview?
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Who is the interviewer?
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What I read:
Mrs. Barge, a teacher who went through the Great Depression, explains to the interviewer how she used to live in the south until most people had to move away from the farm, realizing they would owe more to the land owners. Barge says she didn't move until she was old enough. Barge moved to McCulley's Quarters. She says,"McCulley's Quarters was a place where poor, working class black people, like my mother and father, lived until they could afford to move to a bigger house or could afford to buy their own house." McCulley's Quarters was small. Most of the houses had two rooms and there was no electricity. According to Barge, McCulley's Quarters had a grocery shop, a barber shop, and a blacksmith shop. But the whole quarter was almost as big as a block area.
What my impression was:
When I read this interview, it made me realize that African Americans didn't have that many privileges and I'm happy that everyone is equal now. When Mrs. Barge said the Quarters didn't have electricity or more room in their houses, I felt bad for all those people that had to go through with great depression. It also made me realize how lucky I am to live in a more peaceful environment.
Who is being Interviewed?
Mrs. Peacolia Barge
What is his/ her title or position?
Teacher
What is his race? Gender? Age?
African American, Female, age N/A
Where does the interview take place?
N/A
What is the date of the interview?
N/A
Who is the interviewer?
N/A
What I read:
Mrs. Barge, a teacher who went through the Great Depression, explains to the interviewer how she used to live in the south until most people had to move away from the farm, realizing they would owe more to the land owners. Barge says she didn't move until she was old enough. Barge moved to McCulley's Quarters. She says,"McCulley's Quarters was a place where poor, working class black people, like my mother and father, lived until they could afford to move to a bigger house or could afford to buy their own house." McCulley's Quarters was small. Most of the houses had two rooms and there was no electricity. According to Barge, McCulley's Quarters had a grocery shop, a barber shop, and a blacksmith shop. But the whole quarter was almost as big as a block area.
What my impression was:
When I read this interview, it made me realize that African Americans didn't have that many privileges and I'm happy that everyone is equal now. When Mrs. Barge said the Quarters didn't have electricity or more room in their houses, I felt bad for all those people that had to go through with great depression. It also made me realize how lucky I am to live in a more peaceful environment.
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